Sicily. Syracuse. Circa 220-217 BC. Hemistater or Drachm (Gold, 14.98 mm, 4.26 g). Struck under Hieron II. Wreathed head of Persephone left, wearing single pendant earring and necklace; behind, torch (out of flan). Rev. Charioteer driving biga left, holding reins and kentron; below, Π; in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. Carroccio 39 (D24/R34). BAR Issue 55. SNG ANS 265. Jameson 875 (same dies). HGC 2, 1539. Obverse die slightly rusted. Extremely Fine. Rare. From a Swiss collection.

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Sicily. Syracuse. Circa 220-217 BC. Hemistater or Drachm (Gold, 14.98 mm, 4.26 g). Struck under Hieron II. Wreathed head of Persephone left, wearing single pendant earring and necklace; behind, torch (out of flan). Rev. Charioteer driving biga left, holding reins and kentron; below, Π; in exergue, ΙΕΡΩΝΟΣ. Carroccio 39 (D24/R34). BAR Issue 55. SNG ANS 265. Jameson 875 (same dies). HGC 2, 1539. Obverse die slightly rusted. Extremely Fine. Rare.

From a Swiss collection.

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